Today’s Retail Insider articles are listed below, followed by Canadian Retail News From Around the Web. Uber Eats has broadened its grocery reach by nationally launching T&T Supermarket. Foodtastic’s acquisition of Central Social Hall expands its footprint in premium casual dining, appealing to younger consumers with hybrid concepts. Meanwhile, financial pressures persist as 87% of Canadians feel trapped by rising costs, influencing spending habits across retail sectors. These developments reflect shifting consumer priorities and the increasing integration of digital and experiential retail.
🗞️ The Day’s Retail Insider Article List
- Uber Eats expands Canadian grocery selection with launch of T&T Supermarket – Mario Toneguzzi
- Retail trade sees decline in number of active businesses: Statistics Canada – Mario Toneguzzi
- Chef and entrepreneur launch Canadian chocolate maker to challenge foreign suppliers – Mario Toneguzzi
- Foodtastic adds Central Social Hall to its portfolio, strengthening its presence in casual dining – Mario Toneguzzi
- Home Depot sees fiscal 2025 sales surpassing $164 billion US – Mario Toneguzzi
- 87% of Canadians feel financially trapped by rising living costs: Harris & Partners – Mario Toneguzzi
- Partnerships key to unlocking value in payments space: KPMG International – Mario Toneguzzi
- Cautious holiday spending softens typical January credit card delinquency spike: Equifax Canada – Mario Toneguzzi
- Quebec Retail Hours Pilot Expands Weekend Shopping – Lee Rivett
- Ducks Unlimited Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited partner for a sustainable future for Canadian agriculture – Mario Toneguzzi
🌐 Canadian Retail News From Around the Web
- ‘A sign of the times’: Grocery giant investing heavily in discount market (CTV)
- ‘Mo frills’: Canadians slam new Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills store designs (Daily Hive)
- Savills Canada Adds Retail Leasing Veteran Sheri McEwen as Senior Vice President in Toronto (City Biz)
- Quebec wants to expand the sale of ready-to-drink spirits-based beverages to grocery stores (The Canadian Press)
- First Canadian flagship of celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s burger restaurant opening in Toronto this summer (Toronto.com)
- Major transactions, projects continue as CF overhauls portfolio: CEO (RENX)
- Taiwanese fruit tea shop just closed half of its Metro Vancouver locations (Daily Hive)
